TROMBONES
Tilman Robinson
Robin Murray
Rob Coleman
GUITAR
Tim Jago
BASS
Wayne Slater
DRUMS
Greg Brenton
To purcahse any of these MFO albums - please click on ADD TO BASKET below the picture.
New MFO CD recorded live at The Sound Lounge in Sydney - July 2008 Neverever... Well, Maybe Someday
This USB drive contains all the artwork and music (as MP3) from the recently SOLD OUT limited edition MFO LIVE CD
as well as two live concerts from the recent MFO National Tour.
The MFO USB drive also contains info on the band, weblinks, photos and posters.
Influences
Bob Brookmeyer, Graeme Lyall, Ed Partyka, Thad Jones, Bill Holman, Maria Schnieder, John Hollenbeck, Village Vanguard Orchestra, Vienna Art Orchestra, Count Basie, Rainer Tempel, Gil Evans, Charles Mingus, George Russell, Arvo Part, Jim McNeely, Kenny Wheeler, Paul Grabowski, Ten Part Invention
Sounds Like
"These layered compositions and scoring convey colour, atmosphere and movement far more effectively and with greater interest than the stock standard arrangements often heard from big bands. Francis, understandably, has attracted international interest with his outstanding orchestra and compelling compositions."
John McBeath - The Weekend Australian
"Their musicianship is flawless, with some impossibly seasoned mature playing... innovative, dynamic, exploiting the power and versatility of the collective... Enchanting, unforgettable, moving music!"
Lloyd Bradford Syke - Australian Stage
"...an excellent and inspiring night of improvised and composed music at a high quality level."
Eric Pozza - Canberra Jazz
"Mace Francis deserves recognition as a big band leader with his own vision and his own sound."
Bill Donaldson - Cadence Magazine - www.cadencebuilding.com
"His themes are melodically pleasing and rhythmically strong. Francis has definite goals in mind, and has assembled a first class ensemble to help him reach them."
Jack Bowers - allaboutjazz.com
"Lyrical, beautifully-textured, unrushed...a little-big-band that sounds bigger than its twelve-member-strength."
Doug Spencer - Weekend Planet - ABC Radio National
We are a 13-piece big band based in Perth, Australia. We formed in 2004 as a creative outlet for composers who have graduated from the composition course at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Since then we have produced 3 recording projects, toured the eastern states of Australia twice and play regularly around Perth. If you would like to support this creative jazz orchestra, then please buy a CD, USB drive or sweet merchandise (see below) - Thank you - we hope to see you soon.
MFO's mission is to tour, record and perform original new music for jazz orchestra. As you can imagine this does cost money. If you like what we do and would like to donate to the cause... please do so. Every bit helps. Thank You!
Sweet review Mache!!! Congrats. I would love to hear the album!! I thought I..d bought it from your myspace page, but have not received it yet. Got a receipt from paypal saying that I..ve paid for it, but no cd. Are you trying to rip me off?!! or is it not working properly..? My transaction ID is: 1BH80072895408636 Get on it bitch
mace dont listen to that Sam, his beard is a little patchy. how are you? Im sorry Im so shit at ringing you up and keeping in touch. I think of you all the time though, only good things of course. miss you mate
Hi Mace, you beat me to the punch. Wow, the orchestra sounds fantastic. Great arrangements, playing is flawless. Keep growing and I hope to see the M.F.O back in Melbourne soon. Please let me know when you're coming over again. love to all, John Nolan
Not yet. Thank you very much, Merry Christmas to you and your family too! Is there a beautiful sun in there? There's a two-months rain here, it's such a...
cheers mace, congrats on your wami nomination too. i figured i'd flood the market and hope for the best! :-) CD is mastered now, so it's just the design that needs finishing. how's about friday morning at source? j
This is how my You Tube clips work the best..................................................
1) Start The Engine Clip....start aleast 30sec ..Low Volume 2) Play Mad Max Clip ( No Volume) 3) Start Turning Blue Clip 1. 4) Then quickly onto Part 2
All this actually can provide a great film clip....just E.Q the levels in volume....
i can't play poker ever since i lost my hands in the knife-catching tournament of '92. no, it's a musical theatre competition... stop laughing... if i win the $5000 prize money, i'm going to buy you a mute button.
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